Explosion Rocks Oil Tanker Off Libyan Coast

An explosion occurred on the oil tanker Vilamoura off the coast of Libya on June 27. The vessel was carrying 1 million barrels of crude oil but reported no injuries or pollution. The incident took place after departing Zuetina port and it is being towed to Greece.

An oil tanker carrying approximately 1 million barrels of crude oil experienced an explosion off the Libyan coast on June 27. Fortunately, no injuries or pollution were reported, according to TMS Tankers spokesperson.

The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, named Vilamoura, had just departed from Libya's Zuetina port and was on its way to Gibraltar when the explosion occurred in the engine room, as per the operator's statement.

The ship is currently being towed to Greece, where it is expected to arrive by July 2.